It's still pbs whether it's through the spreadsheet or merlot. I have bid specific pairings every month since merlot started. I have received everything I have bid based on my seniority. I'm not arguing whether the company is playing dirty or not. I'm simply stating that it has worked for me and others. Most of the people who don't understand the bidding process are the ones who get messed up schedules.

That being said........ Everyone in the hearing who testified in front of the judge should be thrown in jail who said merlot was a requirement. I'm sure this will get real interesting very fast if indeed this is true.